Odisha Sun Times Bureau
Puri, Jul 7:

The chariots of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra arrived at Saradhabali near the Sri Gundicha temple in Odisha’s holy town Puri, today.

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Pulling of the three chariots, which was called off last evening, resumed at 9 am this morning by enthusiastic devotees.

The Daitapatis performed Mailam, Abakasha and Tadap Lagi rituals of the Lords this morning after which pulling of the chariots began, sources said.

Yesterday, the Taladhwaja chariot of Lord Balabhadra had stopped near Balagandi Square as the evening set in. Similarly, Darpadalan chariot of Devi Subhadra and Nandighosa chariot of Lord Jagannath were halted near Bagala Dharmashala and Shri Nara, respectively.

As per schedule, the deities will be taken inside the Gundicha temple tomorrow.